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EX57 USN

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 USN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,392 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 65,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor effort (both not locking) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2025 65,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor effort (both not locking) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 58,264 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 58,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake operation a little stiff

Pass 17 May 2023 54,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,489 miles

Offside Front upper strut mounting slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 48,912 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only caliper lever seized (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 44,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 42,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 40,218 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 39,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking on edges Cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres Balding on edge's 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres Bald on edge's 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre Perished on outer Egde

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,149 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre Perished on outer Egde

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,979 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear outer tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2014 31,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 29,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 29,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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EX57 USN is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX57 USN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX57 USN registered?

EX57 USN is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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